Smoked Salmon Sliders With Garlic Aioli Recipes

SALMON BURGERS WITH LEMON-CAPER AïOLI

Steps:

• For the burgers: Put the salmon, parsley, basil, onion powder, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, the egg and lemon zest in a food processor and blend until evenly mixed and the consistency of ground meat. Form into 4 patties and place on a baking sheet. Refrigerate 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the aïoli: Mix the mayonnaise, capers, basil, parsley, garlic and lemon juice in a bowl and refrigerate until serving.
• Heat the canola oil in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Cook the burgers until golden brown and crispy, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Toast and butter the buns. Serve the burgers on the buns with the aïoli, tomatoes and watercress.

SMOKED SALMON SLIDERS WITH GARLIC AIOLI

Steps:

• Pour enough water into a large baking dish to fill about halfway. Stir 1/2 cup salt into water until dissolved; add tarragon. Place salmon in the brine, adding more water if needed to completely cover salmon. Cover dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate until brine has soaked into the salmon, 2 to 12 hours.
• Whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, pepper, lemon zest, and 1 pinch salt together in a bowl until aioli is smooth; refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.
• Remove salmon from brine and place on a wire rack to dry, about 30 minutes. Discard brine.
• Place apple wood chips in the smoker. Place salmon in the smoker and smoke according to the manufacturer's instructions on low heat until salmon flakes easily with a fork, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
• Assemble sliders by dividing the salmon among the 12 buns. Top each piece of salmon with a spoonful of aioli. Place top bun on aioli layer creating a sandwich.

SALMON CAKE SLIDERS AND GARLIC AIOLI

Steps:

• Mix salmon, bell pepper, olive oil mayonnaise, bread crumbs, green onion, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon cilantro, mustard, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, seafood seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl.
• Whisk egg in a small bowl; pour over salmon mixture and mix until evenly incorporated. Form salmon mixture into 12 patties.
• Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook salmon patties in batches until lightly browned, about 5 minutes per side. Place 1 patty in each slider bun.
• Mix mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon cilantro, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and garlic together in a bowl to make aioli. Spread aioli over the salmon patties.

SALMON CAKE SLIDERS & GARLIC AIOLI

Steps:

• Set aside ingredients for aioli to be mixed separately.
• Mix together salmon, bread crumbs, chopped cilantro, garlic powder, and kosher salt. NOTE: fresh salmon tastes much better, but canned salmon can also be used. Add pepper as desired.
• Chop bell pepper finely. Beat together egg, mayonnaise, hot sauce and mustard and blend with ingredients in the bowl.
• Combine all ingredients (except ailoi ingredients) and mix well. Form into patties and pan fry on medium heat, until lightly brown.NOTE: with a good teflon pan, you shouldn't need to use oil.
• Mix Ailoi ingredients together thoroughly and top as desired.